Inhomogeneous nano-mechanical properties in the multi-phase microstructure of long-term aged type 316 stainless steel

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1229-1236 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Ohmura ◽  
K. Tsuzaki ◽  
K. Sawada ◽  
K. Kimura
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Local Deformation ◽  
Aged Sample ◽  
Σ Phase ◽  
Deformation And Fracture ◽  
Virgin Sample ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Multi Phase

Microstructure-related local deformation behavior was evaluated using nanoindentation techniques for a type 316 austenitic stainless steel used in energy generation plants. The sample was aged for 39,332 h (4.5 years) at 700 °C. The microstructure included the σ phase precipitated at grain boundaries and in grain interiors. The nanohardnesses of the σ phase and the matrix in the aged and virgin samples were evaluated quantitatively. The hardness of the σ phase was found to be extremely high in the order of 17 GPa, which is much higher than the value of about 3.4 GPa for the matrix in the aged sample. The hardnesses of the σ phase at the grain boundary and the adjoining matrix were the same as those in the grain interior. Moreover, the hardness of the matrix of the aged sample was about 30% lower than that of the virgin sample while the Vickers hardness as a macroscopic strength of the aged sample was about 45% higher than that of the virgin one. The deformation and fracture behavior in a local region was discussed in terms of the inhomogeneous mechanical properties in the multi-phase microstructure.

scholarly journals Study on σ Phase in Fe–Al–Cr Alloys

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jintao Wang ◽  
Shouping Liu ◽  
Xiaoyu Han
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Thermodynamic Calculation ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Σ Phase ◽  
Austenitic Transformation ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
The Relationship

In this paper, a method of using the second phase to control the grain growth in Fe–Al–Cr alloys was proposed, in order to obtain better mechanical properties. In Fe–Al–Cr alloys, austenitic transformation occurs by adding austenitizing elements, leading to the formation of the second phase and segregation at the grain boundaries, which hinders grain growth. FeCr(σ) phase was obtained in the Fe–Al–Cr alloys, which had grains of several microns and was coherent and coplanar with the matrix (Fe2AlCr). The nucleation of σ phase in Fe–Al–Cr alloy was controlled by the ratio of nickel to chromium. When the Ni/Cr (eq) ratio of alloys was more than 0.19, σ phase could nucleate in Fe–Al–Cr alloy. The relationship between austenitizing and nucleation of FeCr(σ) phase was given by thermodynamic calculation.

scholarly journals Study of the Mechanical Properties of a Nanostructured Surface Layer on 316L Stainless Steel

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. C. Lang ◽  
Y. M. Xing ◽  
J. Zhu ◽  
Y. R. Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Surface Layer ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Nanostructured Surface ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Tensile Process ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Reverse Analysis

A nanostructured surface layer (NSSL) was generated on a 316L stainless steel plate through surface nanocrystallization (SNC). The grains of the surface layer were refined to nanoscale after SNC treatment. Moreover, the microstructure and mechanical properties of NSSL were analyzed with a transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM), through nanoindentation, and through reverse analysis of finite element method (FEM). TEM results showed that the grains in the NSSL measured 8 nm. In addition, these nanocrystalline grains took the form of random crystallographic orientation and were roughly equiaxed in shape. In situ SEM observations of the tensile process confirmed that the motions of the dislocations were determined from within the material and that the motions were blocked by the NSSL, thus improving overall yielding stress. Meanwhile, the nanohardness and the elastic modulus of the NSSL, as well as those of the matrix, were obtained with nanoindentation technology. The reverse analysis of FEM was conducted with MARC software, and the process of nanoindentation on the NSSL and the matrix was simulated. The plastic mechanical properties of NSSL can be derived from the simulation by comparing the results of the simulation and of actual nanoindentation.

Prediction of Properties in Type 347 Austenitic Stainless Steel after Long-Term Service at High Temperatures

2007 ◽  
Vol 539-543 ◽  
pp. 4920-4925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Olof Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steel ◽  
Nitrogen Uptake ◽  
Σ Phase ◽  
Prediction Of Properties ◽  
Software Packages ◽  
Evolution Of Microstructure ◽  
Good Agreement

The evolution of microstructure during production and elevated temperature service of type 347 austenitic stainless steel in the temperature range 700-800°C was modelled using commercial software packages such as Thermo-Calc and DICTRA and characterized using various microscopical techniques. The growth and coarsening of niobium carbonitrides and σ- phase were modelled as well as nitrogen uptake. Good agreement between predictions and microstructural observations was found.

scholarly journals Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High-Pressure Torsion-Produced 316LN Stainless Steel

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Dong ◽  
Zhe Zhang ◽  
Zhihai Yang ◽  
Ruixiao Zheng ◽  
Xu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
High Pressure Torsion ◽  
Annealing Process ◽  
Σ Phase ◽  
316Ln Stainless Steel ◽  
Ultrafine Grained

316LN stainless steel is a prospective structural material for the nuclear and medical instruments industries. Severe plastic deformation (SPD) combined with annealing possesses have been used to create materials with excellent mechanical properties. In the present work, a series of ultrafine-grained (UFG) 316LN steels were produced by high-pressure torsion (HPT) and a subsequent annealing process. The effects of annealing temperature on grain recrystallization and precipitation were investigated. Recrystallized UFG 316LN steels can be achieved after annealing at high temperature. The σ phase generates, at grain boundaries, at an annealing temperature range of 750–850 °C. The dislocations induced by recrystallized grain boundaries and strain-induced nanotwins are beneficial for enhancing ductility. Moreover, microcracks are easy to nucleate at the σ phase and the γ-austenite interface, causing unexpected rapid fractures.

New Thought for Designing the Multi-Phase and Multi-Scale Nanocomposite Ceramic Tool Materials

2007 ◽  
Vol 359-360 ◽  
pp. 329-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Lian Liu ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Xin Ying Teng ◽  
Hui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tool Material ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
New Thought ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Scale Particle ◽  
Multi Phase ◽  
The Ideal

The new thought for designing the multi-phase and multi-scale nanocomposites was proposed to improve the comprehensive mechanical properties. Multi-phase and multi-scale particles are added to the matrix, and one of the additives is nano-scale particle, thus the comprehensive mechanical properties can be improved by the synergic effects of micro-scale toughening, nano-scale strengthening and mutual benefit between multi-phases. The ideal microstructure of multi-phase and multi-scale nanocomposites was designed. With this microstructure, the trans/intergranular fracture modes can be formed, which will consume more fracture energy during the crack propagation, therefore, both the flexural strength and fracture toughness can be improved. An advanced ceramic tool material has been fabricated based on this new thought.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document